We’ve yet to really see any benefit from DirectX 12. Microsoft’s new API, like Mantle before it, and other similar pedal-the-the-medal technologies like Vulkan are meant to bring console-like efficiency to superior PC hardware.
On paper, it should make PC games look and run much better, but there’s been little to suggest that’s the case so far. Microsoft’s released a trailer to showcase DX 12 and Windows 10, calling it the best Windows for gaming.
The video’s filled to the brim with buzzwords and jargon like “unparalleled graphic fidelity”, “up to 20% increase in GPU performance”, “up to 50% improvement in overall CPU usage”, and “the fastest API adoption this decade.”
Microsoft’s recently made what seems to be an earnest commitment to the Pc as a gaming platform, with plans on bringing many of its Xbox One games to PC.
“We are in, and we want to make sure that PC gamers are able to play PC games that we can go build,” Xbox Head Phil Spencer told PC Gamer. “I love investing more in PC games. It would be nice to invest in some very tried-and-true PC genres when we think about that, of, ‘hey, let’s go and build some great PC games as part of our portfolio.”
including Forza 6: Apex, a slimmed-down version of its hit racing franchise, the recent launch of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and the shock announcement that one if its biggest exclusives of the year is not really that exclusive; Quantum Break is coming to PC too.
“When we originally started Quantum Break, we didn’t know that Windows 10 was gonna be there, we didn’t know how our strategy would involve,” Spencer said. “We obviously knew in working with Remedy that having a PC version of a Remedy game makes total sense. As our strategy came together, we saw the opportunity to be able to ship these at the same time, and supporting things like shared save games and other things that have been part of the strategy.”
Last Updated: March 4, 2016
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 4, 2016 at 08:13
By the power of DirectX!
Commander Admiral Chief
March 4, 2016 at 08:14
So guess who hit MR15 last night
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 4, 2016 at 08:15
Not me! 😀
Commander Admiral Chief
March 4, 2016 at 08:15
LOL duh
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 4, 2016 at 09:11
Mutalist Cernos incoming! WHEEEEEEEEE I want one!
Commander Admiral Chief
March 4, 2016 at 10:18
O_O
Kromas untamed
March 4, 2016 at 08:50
And yet the still insist on using windows store and blocking all PC exclusive functionality like tweaking gfx settings and modding.
CiNiMoD
March 4, 2016 at 12:53
Wait what?! Where is the source for this or is this just typical internet rage posting because nothing intelligent could be though of?
RustedFaith
March 4, 2016 at 13:47
Go google,
Cant disable vsync capped at 60fps
Cant use SLI or Crossfire
Cant use Gsync or Freesync
Borderless Windowed mode forced no FullScreen option.
This is all due to limitations of the Windows Store ….
Below is 1 of the few hundred articles up about it.
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/02/microsoft-needs-to-stop-forcing-console-like-restrictions-on-windows-store-pc-games/
CiNiMoD
March 4, 2016 at 13:51
I get that, but they’re not forcing people to release games through the store. You’re probably buying your games from Steam anyway?
RustedFaith
March 4, 2016 at 14:11
“Where is the source for this or is this just typical internet rage posting because nothing intelligent could be though of?”
I was merely replying to that line, they are forcing you to use the Windows Store for all the Xbone ports ie. Quantum Break, Forza Freemium Version, Gears of War:Ultimate Edition. So yes they are forcing you to use the Windows Store if you want to play those games …
Kromas untamed
March 4, 2016 at 14:19
This.
Kromas untamed
March 4, 2016 at 14:17
Many sources just google it but here is one for you at least. It is quite weird that you don’t know about it because it is one of the most talked about things on the net.
http://www.howtogeek.com/243012/why-you-shouldnt-buy-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-and-other-pc-games-from-the-windows-store/
ElimiNathan
March 4, 2016 at 08:51
I love how they add more lighting to the DirectX12 shots, they could easily have done that to the DX11 parts too
Fox1 - Retro
March 4, 2016 at 11:36
IIRC, DX11 was all about smoke and flags.
ElimiNathan
March 4, 2016 at 15:44
:’D
Pariah
March 4, 2016 at 08:55
So DX12 is great. Now fix (delete from existence) the Win10 store, and we’re good to go.
Commander Admiral Chief
March 4, 2016 at 10:18
Agreed
RustedFaith
March 4, 2016 at 13:49
Amen!!!
Kromas untamed
March 4, 2016 at 14:21
“So DX12 is great. Now fix (delete from existence and use steam) the Win10 store, and we’re good to go.”
Fixed it for you cause MS will see this think it is a great idea and sign a deal with Ubisoft to use Uplay.
Pariah
March 4, 2016 at 14:25
Nice catch! I approve!
HvR
March 4, 2016 at 09:17
They must be careful if that DirectX12 power ever comes in contact with the infinite Cloud Power all the GPU and CPU will infuse the virtual reality into our brains, while the awesomemest trailer music blast out of nowhere ending in massive sensory overload causing all virgins around the world the be instantly impregnated.
HairyEwok
March 4, 2016 at 10:15
So from the power of Cloud to the power of DirectX 12